title: Use of computerized prenatal interviews for assessing high-risk behaviors among American Indians.
abstract: The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes among American Indians and to compare self-reported information collected under two computer interview conditions: an "anonymous" (N = 183) versus a "confidential" (N = 210) format. Results indicated that under 10% in both groups reported either use of cigarettes or other drugs of abuse, 16% reported risky drinking, 39% reported psychological distress, and 8% reported physical abuse during the current pregnancy. We concluded that confidential computer interviews were appropriate vehicles for obtaining risk information in this population.
authors.affiliation: Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA.
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Lapham
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Henley
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Skipper
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003936:Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007198:Indians, North American; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D011295:Prenatal Care / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors; D015206:Southwestern United States / Q000453:epidemiology